As the holidays draw near, the nightlife and weekend events in West Michigan are picking up steam! From local theatre shows focusing on holiday classics to local-oriented shopping events and more, there is always something fun going on in Grand Rapids or any of the suburbs and small communities of West Michigan.
If you're looking for a fun way to spice up your weekend, you're in luck! Tonight, Friday, December 11th, from 10 pm to 2 am, Luna Taqueria Cocina Restaurant will be hosting “Tropical Nights,” an event that will surely have the attendees heartrates and temperatures rising. Featuring a live DJ named DJ Monica Parker, spinning a mix of Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, and Cumbia, this event will certainly be a great way to heat up your Friday night. Located at 64 Ionia Ave SW #100, Luna Taqueria Cocina Restaurant is a wonderfully centralized location for this celebration of Latin dance and music, and they also offer authentic Latin cuisine. Admission is $10, meals and drinks are extra.
If you're looking for something more family oriented, Downtown Grand Rapids does not disappoint. This Saturday the 12th will be “Daddy Daughter Downtown” fun day, sure to make any doting dad and excited daughter happy. The event kicks off at 9:30 am at the Grand Rapids Public Museum for a scavenger hunt, as well as carousel rides and a private planetarium show for the group. The show will be the holiday-themed show this year, called “Let it Snow,” and the private showing begins at 10 am. There will be a lunch break at the museum, and attendees can purchase food at the museum or bring a brown bag lunch. There will be dessert treats provided. Should the temperature drop low enough to allow skating, everyone will head to Rosa Parks Circle, where skates and hot cocoa will be provided to the group. $20 gets in a daddy-daughter couple, and $30 gains admission for dads with more than one daughter.
South of town in Byron Township will be hosting the Byron Rec Candy Cane Hunt 2015. For $2 for parents and $4 for resident children ($6 for non-resident children), children can participate in an age-grouped hunt for candy canes. There are groups for children 2-4, 5-6, and 7-8, meaning your toddler won't have to outsmart second graders to get their hands on some candy canes. There will be a pizza lunch served after the hunt at Community Center, and word on the street is that Santa will be making a special appearance at the pizza lunch. Pre-registration is required for this event, which kicks off at 11 am on Saturday the 12th.
No matter what kind of cultural events you're looking for, you're going to find something engaging in West Michigan. Our diverse, culturally rich region has all kinds of entertainment and enrichment offerings for people of all ages and budgets. Working with realtors who know and understand our community, its neighborhoods, and the various cultures represented therein can make all the difference when buying a home or investment property or placing a house for sale. If you're getting ready to buy or sell a home, contact the knowledgeable, local team at Pyxis Realty for the best possible real estate experience.